Eid al-Adha 2022: Travelling through Abu Dhabi Airport this Eid holiday? 8 Tips to Follow

Before planning your holiday, make sure your passport is valid fornine months or more. Also check the visa and entry requirements of the country you are traveling to.

Check out the destination’s COVID-19 travel guide, and Download your COVID-19 vaccination certificate. Some countries also require visitors to complete a self-declaration form prior to arrival, so check the country’s COVID-19 portal or contact your airline to find out which forms you need to fill out.

In addition to your passport and air ticket, you will also need to provide physical copies of other COVID-19 related documents as required by the destination country.

• COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate
• Negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test result
• Complete the COVID-19 travel form as required by the destination country.

Passengers are advised to check Abu Dhabi Airport’s website – www.abudhabiairport.ae – to confirm which terminal their flight is departing from.

Abu Dhabi Airport’s Terminal 3 is dedicated to Etihad Airways departures and arrivals, while Terminals 1 and 2 are used by other airlines.

Be sure to check the baggage allowance of the airline you’re flying with.

According to the official Abu Dhabi Airports website – www.abudhabiairport.ae – the maximum weight accepted at Abu Dhabi International Airport is 32 kg For each checked bag, this is consistent with most international airports. Your luggage should not weigh more than 32kg, otherwise you will be asked to repack.

For hand luggage, all liquids must be in containers with Maximum capacity 100ml. Also, they should be stored in a resealable clear bag. These travel bags are usually available near the customer service information desks at Abu Dhabi Airport.

If you plan to take a short break, you can travel and park at Abu Dhabi Airport. According to the Abu Dhabi Airports website, you can leave your car at the airport while traveling or picking up passengers. Prices may vary depending on the terminal you use.

If you want to spend less time at the airport, you can do self check-in and collect your boarding pass without having to queue. You can find self-service check-in kiosks in Terminals 1 and 3. After check-in, drop your luggage at the Baggage Drop counter.

you should always arrive three to four hours in advance Self-service check-in. Check-in times depend on the airline, with Abu Dhabi Airport’s website stating that check-in starts at least four hours before departure time for Etihad flights and three hours before departure time for other airlines. Check-in closes one hour before flight departure.

Use E-border Gates at Abu Dhabi Airport to help you complete immigration checks in minutes.

However, you must first register at an electronic border crossing through one of the 25 electronic registration kiosks. If you are a UAE resident and undergo a biometric test, please submit your passport, Emirates ID. After completing the registration, you can use the electronic port of entry and exit.According to Abu Dhabi Airports, passing through electronic border gates requires seven seconds total.

If you are traveling to the US, you can also take advantage of the US Pre-Clearance Facility, which allows US-bound passengers to undergo all immigration, customs and agricultural checks in Abu Dhabi prior to departure.

In addition to the tips shared above, Abu Dhabi Airport also recommends that passengers wear masks at all times, dress comfortably during the flight, and try to stay hydrated.

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